Improving sentences is only a portion of the broader Writing section on the SAT, but a very important one. I hope these tips have been helpful to you today. Keep up your hard work and keep reading our blog for more helpful hints!
Most only consider GMAT for admissions, when trying to fit in with their desired institution’s score profile. Yet, regardless of where you want to take (or if have already taken) your MBA or speciality Masters, you can use your GMAT score to stand out.
In recent years, the job market has become increasingly fierce, and standing out amongst your peers may be tough. This is why for our Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) students, we put great emphasis on our career services.
Most students find this type of interview the most daunting as several interviewers will be sitting across from you in a very formal setting throwing question after question at you. Panels may consist of faculty members only or include medical students or alumni as well.
Though most 1-year MBA programs like ours attracts applicants interested in career progression rather than career transition, that we have integrated an internship into our 1 year curriculum makes career transition very possible.
We highly encourage you to read critically on a regular basis. You will not only hone the analytical skills that are necessary for the essay section, but also be familiar with the subject matter, structure and style used in the reading passages. How cool is that?
If you get stuck on a question, give it your best guess and move on. Leaving questions unanswered will affect your score severely. For example, if you fail to answer 5 questions in Verbal, it may reduce your score from 91 percentile to 77 percentile.
The ISAT is designed to evaluate prospective medical students on the intellectual skills and abilities required for success in tertiary education and a subsequent medical career. The ISAT can be taken at numerous test centers worldwide.
Admissions trends show that business schools are now seeking a broader applicant pool and are looking beyond the traditional business background. Many more MBA programs worldwide now accept the GRE in lieu of the GMAT for admissions.
The TOEFL Listening portion is a tricky one. You are required to listen to four to six lectures, which each have six questions, and two to three conversations, which each have five questions. It will take a total of 60 minutes for the shortened version.
As Singlish is heavily influenced by Chinese, a language with blunt and efficient sentence structures, it’s not unusual to hear a protracted English thought like “This is so expensive. How could I possibly afford it?” hacked down to “So expensive! How to buy?”
These 4 sections cover introductory level year 1 biology and biochemistry, physics, general and organic chemistry concepts, tests biological concepts that relate to mental process and behaviour, and humanities and social science.
You must read all the options before answering a question. Often, in these types of aptitude tests, two answer choices can seem correct. They can be quite tricky and can have potential traps! Thus, don’t be hasty and verify your answer against the question.
Most people experience some level of anxiety during a test. How could they not? They are questioned and evaluated by someone with superior knowledge in order to get the results on which so many things might depend. That sounds tough.
Beginning of spring 2015, the standardized test for medical school admission, the MCAT, is changing. MCAT 2015 will be vastly different from the current MCAT. It will be longer, broader and harder. The new test will be 6 hours and 20 minutes long
Hello friends! We receive many queries from students who would like to seek our expert assistance in preparing for the UMAT. Here is a compilation of the commonly asked questions we’ve heard over a period of time, and a quick guide to the answers!
The Quantitative section is one of the three core categories on the GMAT Test. This section tends to be tough if you don’t know what you’re up against. So, here are all the details to help you prep for this major part of the exam. Let’s start with the basic structure.
A lot goes behind the scenes after you have finished a test. Understanding the scores and everything related to them surely gives a clear picture and helps you better envision your goals. So, here are answers to some common questions related to the BMAT scoring system.
The Quantitative and Verbal scores will appear both separately and as total, along with their respective percentiles. Note that marks for one section do not influence the marks in other sections—there is a common misconception.
The IELTS scoring system is quite an enigmatic one. First off, it goes up to an arbitrary number of 9. Why not 10? Why not 11? Some IELTS researchers say it comes from Dante Alighieri’s work The Divine Comedy.
Now, why does the TOEFL test really trouble you to do an Integrated Writing Task? Isn’t an essay enough? Well, not exactly. During your studies, you may often find yourself in situations that will require you to write a paper about what you’ve been learning in class.
The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) consists of one 30-minute writing task called Analysis of an Argument. In this section, you must read a brief argument, analyze the reasoning behind it, and then write a critique of the argument.
Note that the University of Cambridge does not require the LNAT, though it used to in the past. Instead, applicants who are invited for an interview now take an hour long Cambridge Law Test—the precise nature of the questions depends on the college being applied to.
Well, hello there! You’re probably looking to sit the UKCAT soon and want to avoid making mistakes your peers did. So here, we’ve compiled a list of those 5 big mistakes you definitely want to avoid! Read on to know more.
Coming in at a total of approximately 12 questions (6 on each of the Verbal sections), the GRE Text Completion questions have come to replace the old Sentence Completion questions that we saw on the pre-2011 GRE test and that you remember from the SAT.
For those of you embarking on your journey to graduate school, one of the biggest hurdles is the standardized testing requirement. But which test should you choose – the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)?
In Singapore, passport is the one and only acceptable form of ID for GMAT admission. This is irrespective of your nationality, and no other form of ID would be accepted. Make sure you prepare it in advance to avoid any unexpected surprises at the test centre.
The summer of 2015 will mark the 3-year anniversary of the still-enigmatic Integrated Reasoning section of the GMAT. In this article, we try to analyze the section’s aim and importance for current applicants, as well as its perspective for future.
MBA admissions is a lot more complex now than it was 10 years ago. With the world getting smaller, students are looking at options all over the globe. There are more choices, but that also means that the competition is much greater.
Taking the International Student Admissions Test (ISAT) is a mandatory requirement for all international applicants applying to medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and physiotherapy programs at most Australian universities.
The Reading Comprehension task of the IELTS exam requires you to utilize some effective reading strategies for a good score. Here are some popular tips that have helped many IELTS test takers achieve flying colors on the IELTS Reading section.
The General Training IELTS involves writing a letter as task 1 in the Writing section. The letter has to be written in 20 minutes so that there is ample time left for task 2, essay writing. Now, there are quite a few different types of letters that can appear on your test.
Introduced to the U.S. in 1926, the SAT is one of the most well known standardized tests. Its rival test, the ACT, was introduced in 1959 as a competitor to the SAT. Both tests serve the same purpose as standard tests for admission to U.S. colleges or universities.
Before taking the IELTS or the TOEFL tests, it is imperative to have a grasp of the sections that are evaluated. In the tests, the four language skills are being measured to determine a candidate’s ability to understand and use English.
Not only that, a working technique is needed to ace the organization and development of your essay. One of them is recognizing the different stages of writing. The steps below are guidelines to achieve essay writing efficiency.
To get a high score on the TOEFL or IELTS speaking section, a test taker doesn’t have to sound like a native speaker. That’s not what the examiners are looking for. They only want to test a candidate’s ability to speak clearly and coherently.
Improving sentences is only a portion of the broader Writing section on the SAT, but a very important one. I hope these tips have been helpful to you today. Keep up your hard work and keep reading our blog for more helpful hints!
Most only consider GMAT for admissions, when trying to fit in with their desired institution’s score profile. Yet, regardless of where you want to take (or if have already taken) your MBA or speciality Masters, you can use your GMAT score to stand out.
In recent years, the job market has become increasingly fierce, and standing out amongst your peers may be tough. This is why for our Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) students, we put great emphasis on our career services.
Most students find this type of interview the most daunting as several interviewers will be sitting across from you in a very formal setting throwing question after question at you. Panels may consist of faculty members only or include medical students or alumni as well.
Though most 1-year MBA programs like ours attracts applicants interested in career progression rather than career transition, that we have integrated an internship into our 1 year curriculum makes career transition very possible.
We highly encourage you to read critically on a regular basis. You will not only hone the analytical skills that are necessary for the essay section, but also be familiar with the subject matter, structure and style used in the reading passages. How cool is that?
If you get stuck on a question, give it your best guess and move on. Leaving questions unanswered will affect your score severely. For example, if you fail to answer 5 questions in Verbal, it may reduce your score from 91 percentile to 77 percentile.
The ISAT is designed to evaluate prospective medical students on the intellectual skills and abilities required for success in tertiary education and a subsequent medical career. The ISAT can be taken at numerous test centers worldwide.
Admissions trends show that business schools are now seeking a broader applicant pool and are looking beyond the traditional business background. Many more MBA programs worldwide now accept the GRE in lieu of the GMAT for admissions.
The TOEFL Listening portion is a tricky one. You are required to listen to four to six lectures, which each have six questions, and two to three conversations, which each have five questions. It will take a total of 60 minutes for the shortened version.
As Singlish is heavily influenced by Chinese, a language with blunt and efficient sentence structures, it’s not unusual to hear a protracted English thought like “This is so expensive. How could I possibly afford it?” hacked down to “So expensive! How to buy?”
These 4 sections cover introductory level year 1 biology and biochemistry, physics, general and organic chemistry concepts, tests biological concepts that relate to mental process and behaviour, and humanities and social science.
You must read all the options before answering a question. Often, in these types of aptitude tests, two answer choices can seem correct. They can be quite tricky and can have potential traps! Thus, don’t be hasty and verify your answer against the question.
Most people experience some level of anxiety during a test. How could they not? They are questioned and evaluated by someone with superior knowledge in order to get the results on which so many things might depend. That sounds tough.
Beginning of spring 2015, the standardized test for medical school admission, the MCAT, is changing. MCAT 2015 will be vastly different from the current MCAT. It will be longer, broader and harder. The new test will be 6 hours and 20 minutes long
Hello friends! We receive many queries from students who would like to seek our expert assistance in preparing for the UMAT. Here is a compilation of the commonly asked questions we’ve heard over a period of time, and a quick guide to the answers!
The Quantitative section is one of the three core categories on the GMAT Test. This section tends to be tough if you don’t know what you’re up against. So, here are all the details to help you prep for this major part of the exam. Let’s start with the basic structure.
A lot goes behind the scenes after you have finished a test. Understanding the scores and everything related to them surely gives a clear picture and helps you better envision your goals. So, here are answers to some common questions related to the BMAT scoring system.
The Quantitative and Verbal scores will appear both separately and as total, along with their respective percentiles. Note that marks for one section do not influence the marks in other sections—there is a common misconception.
The IELTS scoring system is quite an enigmatic one. First off, it goes up to an arbitrary number of 9. Why not 10? Why not 11? Some IELTS researchers say it comes from Dante Alighieri’s work The Divine Comedy.
Now, why does the TOEFL test really trouble you to do an Integrated Writing Task? Isn’t an essay enough? Well, not exactly. During your studies, you may often find yourself in situations that will require you to write a paper about what you’ve been learning in class.
The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) consists of one 30-minute writing task called Analysis of an Argument. In this section, you must read a brief argument, analyze the reasoning behind it, and then write a critique of the argument.
Note that the University of Cambridge does not require the LNAT, though it used to in the past. Instead, applicants who are invited for an interview now take an hour long Cambridge Law Test—the precise nature of the questions depends on the college being applied to.
Well, hello there! You’re probably looking to sit the UKCAT soon and want to avoid making mistakes your peers did. So here, we’ve compiled a list of those 5 big mistakes you definitely want to avoid! Read on to know more.
Coming in at a total of approximately 12 questions (6 on each of the Verbal sections), the GRE Text Completion questions have come to replace the old Sentence Completion questions that we saw on the pre-2011 GRE test and that you remember from the SAT.
For those of you embarking on your journey to graduate school, one of the biggest hurdles is the standardized testing requirement. But which test should you choose – the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)?
In Singapore, passport is the one and only acceptable form of ID for GMAT admission. This is irrespective of your nationality, and no other form of ID would be accepted. Make sure you prepare it in advance to avoid any unexpected surprises at the test centre.
The summer of 2015 will mark the 3-year anniversary of the still-enigmatic Integrated Reasoning section of the GMAT. In this article, we try to analyze the section’s aim and importance for current applicants, as well as its perspective for future.
MBA admissions is a lot more complex now than it was 10 years ago. With the world getting smaller, students are looking at options all over the globe. There are more choices, but that also means that the competition is much greater.
Taking the International Student Admissions Test (ISAT) is a mandatory requirement for all international applicants applying to medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and physiotherapy programs at most Australian universities.
The Reading Comprehension task of the IELTS exam requires you to utilize some effective reading strategies for a good score. Here are some popular tips that have helped many IELTS test takers achieve flying colors on the IELTS Reading section.
The General Training IELTS involves writing a letter as task 1 in the Writing section. The letter has to be written in 20 minutes so that there is ample time left for task 2, essay writing. Now, there are quite a few different types of letters that can appear on your test.
Introduced to the U.S. in 1926, the SAT is one of the most well known standardized tests. Its rival test, the ACT, was introduced in 1959 as a competitor to the SAT. Both tests serve the same purpose as standard tests for admission to U.S. colleges or universities.
Before taking the IELTS or the TOEFL tests, it is imperative to have a grasp of the sections that are evaluated. In the tests, the four language skills are being measured to determine a candidate’s ability to understand and use English.
Not only that, a working technique is needed to ace the organization and development of your essay. One of them is recognizing the different stages of writing. The steps below are guidelines to achieve essay writing efficiency.
To get a high score on the TOEFL or IELTS speaking section, a test taker doesn’t have to sound like a native speaker. That’s not what the examiners are looking for. They only want to test a candidate’s ability to speak clearly and coherently.
